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King Charles III urged to apologise for "Britain’s export of anti-LGBTQ+ laws" to colonies

King Charles III urged to apologise for "Britain’s export of anti-LGBTQ+ laws" to colonies

On Commonwealth Day, Monday, 9 March, the Peter Tatchell Foundation will stage a protest outside Westminster Abbey as the Commonwealth service takes place, from 3pm calling for "urgent action" by King Charles III to address the legacy of anti-LGBTQ+ laws imposed during the British Empire. Fifty activists, including

Green MP Hannah Spencer targeted by anti‑trans activists in Manchester

Green MP Hannah Spencer targeted by anti‑trans activists in Manchester

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer was escorted to safety by police on Sunday, 8 March after being aggressively confronted by anti‑trans activists during a rally in Manchester city centre. The incident, which unfolded in Piccadilly Gardens, came shortly after the newly elected Gorton and Denton MP addressed the launch

Emily Thornberry says Keir Starmer ‘in the wrong place’ on trans rights

Emily Thornberry says Keir Starmer ‘in the wrong place’ on trans rights

Senior Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry has warned that Sir Keir Starmer has “ended up in the wrong place” on trans rights, arguing that the party has drifted away from its values and failed to stand up for one of society’s most vulnerable groups. Her comments, made on the

Pride in Luton to close, bringing an end to annual Pride festival and wider community work

Pride in Luton to close, bringing an end to annual Pride festival and wider community work

Pride in Luton, the town’s leading LGBTQ+ charity, is to close after its trustees voted to dissolve the organisation and begin an orderly wind‑down, bringing an end to its flagship annual festival and wider community work. In a statement issued by the charity, trustees confirmed that the Pride

‘Not Sustainable’: Cardiff’s Queer Emporium forced to shut down

‘Not Sustainable’: Cardiff’s Queer Emporium forced to shut down

Cardiff’s much‑loved Queer Emporium - a flagship LGBTQ+ community hub, retail space and events venue - has announced it will close its city‑centre site this summer after struggling with escalating operating costs. The organisation confirmed the news in a statement shared on 4 March, marking nearly five

Celebs, including Alan Cumming, Bowen Yang and Lena Waithe, unite to launch foundation supporting LGBTQ filmmakers

Celebs, including Alan Cumming, Bowen Yang and Lena Waithe, unite to launch foundation supporting LGBTQ filmmakers

A coalition of high-profile LGBTQ figures has announced the launch of The Necessary Foundation, a new non-profit dedicated to funding, mentoring and elevating emerging queer filmmakers at a time when industry support for diverse storytelling is under renewed political pressure. The foundation - spearheaded by Alan Cumming, Bowen Yang, Lena

Gays Against Guns clinches coveted Audience Award at Dublin International Film Festival

Gays Against Guns clinches coveted Audience Award at Dublin International Film Festival

Paul Rowley’s powerful documentary Gays Against Guns has clinched the coveted Audience Award at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF), earning additional recognition with a special mention in the documentary category. The film, which made waves with audiences throughout the festival, traces Rowley’s journey as an

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